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Burning throat at night/morning

Posted by catherine111 @catherine111, Aug 3, 2022

I have a persistent burning feeling in my throat in the middle of the night and when I get up in the morning. I don't notice it throughout the day unless I think about it. My doctor looked at my throat, said it was red (redder than usual), and said I probably have an issue with my esophogus, such as a form of acid reflux. A friend said it might be silent reflux (laryngopharyngeal reflux or LPR). I've done some online research and it all supports the dietary/lifestyle changes my doc recommends (low-acid; not eating 3 hours before bed). But the throat thing is my ONLY symptom. No heartburn, no nausea, no coughing, no regurgitation. Has anyone else experienced this isolated symptom and found it to indeed be silent reflux or similar?

Also, back in February I had a benign lesion removed from my tonsil. It fairly small but had started to interfere with breathing and swallowing.

All feedback and shared experiences are welcome -- thank you!

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ppat4pr | @ppat4pr | Aug 10, 2022

Very glad you are over it now.

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deern9 | @deern9 | Aug 11, 2022
In reply to @johnbluffside "Sorry to hear all your symptoms, My dr told me OTC like gaviscon really does not..." + (show)
@johnbluffside

Sorry to hear all your symptoms,
My dr told me OTC like gaviscon really does not do anything . He put me on an rx seems to help bad things they all have slide effects.
I have tried the slant thick tilt pillow but did not help me.
I stay away from acidic foods as well citrus, chocolate , red sauce, alchohol etc

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Do you stop eating 3 hours before bed? I'm on Protonix Bid for many years. My doctor said Gaviscon good. I needed a supplement before bed last night so I tried Gaviscon liquid. I actually slept through the night. I do use 3 pillows. It was huge for me to stay in the bed and not have to go to the recliner. I know the Gaviscon really helped.

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ciebrown | @ciebrown | Sep 22, 2023
In reply to @denisepowell "Try Gaviscon and/or Mylanta. The Mylanta in Australia only comes in chewable tablet form. I find..." + (show)
@denisepowell

Try Gaviscon and/or Mylanta. The Mylanta in Australia only comes in chewable tablet form. I find a 20ml of Gaviscon and then chew one tablet and that works.
My problem is from Acid Reflux as a side effect from a POEM Procedure to try and fix a condition called Achalasia. Unfortunately the procedure did not work for me but left an uncomfortable Acid Reflux to contend with. Sincerely hope this helps you. The medications are quite harmless. Take care.

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Hey are u guys still here. What can I do for low acid.

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